‘Ei Padma Ei Meghna’ lyricist, composer Abu Zafar no more

Lyricist and composer Abu Zafar, creator of numerous timeless songs such as ‘Ei Padma Ei Meghna’ is no more. 

He passed away at 3:30am on Friday while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Dhaka. He was 82, said his daughter Jihan Faria.

The father of three sons and a daughter, Abu Zafar had been suffering from various age-related physical complications for some time. He was a lyricist, composer, poet, and musician all at once.

Abu Zafar was born in Kanchanpur village of Gorer Bari under Chandpur union in Kumarkhali upazila of Kushtia district.

He was a regular musician and lyricist for Rajshahi and Dhaka Betar as well as Bangladesh Television.

His professional career spanned academia, where he served as a professor of Bengali at Chuadanga Government College and Kushtia Government College. He retired from teaching in 2000.

Abu Zafar's patriotic and modern songs stirred the hearts of millions. His creations like 'Ei Padma Ei Meghna,' 'Tomra Bhulei Gecho Mallikadir Naam,' and ‘Nindar Kata Jodi Na Bidhilo Gaaye' remain timeless. He also authored several books, including 'Notun Raatri Purono Din' (poetry), ‘Bazare Durnam Tobu Tumi Sarbosso' (poetry), 'Biplobotter Soviet Kobita' (translated poetry), and 'Tumi Raat Ami Raatjaga Pakhi.'